TexasState Board of Social Worker Examiners

Ethics Committee Meeting

Friday, February 6, 2009, 9:00 am

HobbyBuilding

333 Guadalupe, Room 102

Austin TX 78756-3183

Minutes

Board Members Present:

Tim Brown, Professional Member

Dorinda Noble, Professional Member

Mark Talbot, Public Member

Kimberly Hernandez, Professional Member

Staff Present:

Carol Miller

Dan Meador

Georgia Norman

Stephen Mills

Steve Slough

Champ Kerr

Damon Parker

Gerard Bonner

Guests Present:

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Lisa Whipple

Kenda Dalrymple

Robert Dole

Linda Miller-DeBerard

Jon Parker

Michael Stoll

Bill Hopkins

Elizabeth Page

Juan Ortiz

Jennifer Hunter

Kathe Williams

Lauren Gaspar

Madeline Dowdy

Gary & Lori Moody

Ray Aleman

John Cox

Rick Reynolds

David Rothschild

Dennis Butchee

Cossy Hough

Carol Cash

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Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 9:18 am by Mr. Brown, chair.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 3 was the discussion on the following pending complaints:

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Complaint # 1072090003 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080075 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to propose a 1-year probated suspension, board approved supervisor, monthly supervision, quarterly reports, complete the battering intervention program and not engage in clinical practice. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080100 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080093 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint with advisement regarding timely reporting. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080105 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090010 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072040101 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a 1-year probated suspension, monthly supervision, quarterly reporting, 6 hours of continuing education in confidentiality and record keeping. The motion was seconded and discussed. The motion passed.

Complaint # 1072080090 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a 1-year probated suspension and correction of all material within 90 days. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint #1072090004 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090005 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090006 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080104 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a 1 year probated suspension, 6 hours of continuing education in documentation, custody issues and home studies. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080098 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a letter of advisement regarding conduct. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080063 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a letter of advisement regarding conduct and reporting. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080058 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose a 6-month probated suspension, monthly supervision, quarterly reporting and 6 hours of ethics. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080085 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose a 1-year probated suspension and advisory letter. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090032 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as nonjurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding executive director’s report on cases where disciplinary

actions have been recommended, Informal Settlement Conferences have been held or SOAH hearings

have been requested.

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SW-04-024 OW

SW-05-009 SS

SW-05-113 EL

SW-06-032 & SW-04-054 VA

1072060093 VL

1072070030 GR

1072070076 WL

1072070084 VF

1072070095 JM

1072080010 JA

1072080068LS

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No action taken.

Agenda Item 5 was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting date will be March 5, 2009.

Agenda Item 6 was public comment. There was no public comment.

Agenda Item 7 was to adjourn the meeting at 3:18 pm.

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Chairman

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